General Information

Site Name

Marian Shrine
Ideal Period of Service

1-2 years, July-June

Accepts Men/Women

Male
Female

Site's Purpose and Objectives

The Marian Shrine, a ministry of the Salesians of Don Bosco, offers people of all ages, especially young people, opportunities to deepen their relationship with God. We emphasize devotion to Mary Help of Christians and the pastoral style of St. John Bosco and his Oratory in our apostolic endeavors.

Ministry Opportunities

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Ministry Background

The Salesians of Don Bosco began working here 75 years ago by opening a technical high school and a shrine to Mary Harlp of Christians. During the late 1960s, the school closed and was converted into a retreat house to compliment the shrine. Today the Marian Shrine is a vibrant apostolate with the shrine chapel, Don Bosco retreat center, a gift shop and over 100 acres of wooded areas for meditation and prayer.

Programs, Activities, Other Projects

At the shrine we focus on daily confessions, a Mass at noon and special events to foster the spiritual life of pilgrims who visit here from all over the country. The retreat center offers retreats for young people, adults and specific groups such as AA, Pre-Cana, etc. I-9 Sports uses the athletic facilities (gym, ballfields & basketball courts) to offer youth centered sport programs throughout the year.

Area Information

The lay missioner would be an assistant to the retreat coordinator and the shrine coordinator for the various programs held at Marian Shrine.

Special Challenges/Conditions

Not all of the facilities are ADA compliant.

Practical Qualifications/Skills Needed

We look for (1) ordinary people who do their best, offering their extraordinary work as a prayer of service to the Lord, (2) people who are cheerful, celebrating God's presence in their lives, and sharing their joy and hope with others, (3) people who seek to grow in their relationship with Jesus as their friend and guide, (4) people who embrace the sacraments of the Church for nourishment of their spirituality, (5) people who have devotion to Mary, the Help of Christians.

Helpful Academic Preparation

College level studies in spirituality, education or theology are helpful tools, but not required.

Helpful Experience

Experience in youth ministry, Peace Corps, Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Catholic school education, parish ministry and related areas will be helpful to the person in relating to the needs of those we serve.

Helpful Personal Qualities

Patience, kindness, willingness to listen, life of prayer.

Accomodations

With religious community:

Yes
Private/Shared room:

Private
Private/Shared bathroom:

Private
Daily Mass/Eucharist

Yes
Launder method:

We have four washers and dryers in the residence. We wash our own laundry and bed linens.
ATM access:

Yes

Involvement with religious community

The lay missioner will have his/her own room in the religious community residence. He/she is welcome to join the community for Morning Prayer, Meditation, Evening Prayer, and is expected to attend one of the daily Masses on campus each day.

Involvement with greater community

The Salesians offer support to five parishes in the county. The lay missioner will have the option to participate in the outreach, as long as we don't need him/her for a retreat at the same time.

Local medical facilities

There is a health clinic in town. We are a 20-minute drive from two major hospitals in Rockland County, Bon Secour Good Samaritan Hospital and Montefiore Nyack Hospital.

Local diet

Breakfast is cereal, toast and donuts, self-serve. Lunch consists of leftovers or cold cuts, unless there is a retreat, during which a cooked meal is served. We have a cook that prepares dinner every evening.

Other information

Marian Shrine is not a parish. As a national shrine, we are open during daylight hours, unless there is an overnight retreat in progress. Some youth programs run later in the summer.

Contact Information

Community Rector/Director

Fr. Dennis Donovan, SDB
Contact E-mail

frdennis@aol.com
Religious Congregation

Salesians of Don Bosco
Phone

845-947-2200

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General Information

Accepts Men/Women

Site's Purpose and Objectives

Ministry Opportunities

Gallery

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Ministry Background

Programs, Activities, Other Projects

Area Information

Special Challenges/Conditions

Practical Qualifications/Skills Needed

Helpful Academic Preparation

Helpful Experience

Helpful Personal Qualities

Accomodations

Involvement with religious community

Involvement with greater community

Local medical facilities

Local diet

Other information

Contact Information

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Site's Purpose and Objectives

Ministry Opportunities

Gallery

Print

Ministry Background

Programs, Activities, Other Projects

Area Information

Special Challenges/Conditions

Practical Qualifications/Skills Needed

Helpful Academic Preparation

Helpful Experience

Helpful Personal Qualities

Accomodations

Involvement with religious community

Involvement with greater community

Local medical facilities

Local diet

Other information

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